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Saturday 19 Jan 2008
Watford insist Marlon King's proposed move to Fulham remains on, despite speculation suggesting the striker has failed a medical at Craven Cottage.
The two clubs agreed a £5million fee for the Hornets' 11-goal top scorer on Thursday evening, but King has yet to complete his move to the Cottagers.
MARLON KING
King missed six months of last season with knee ligament damage and managed only a handful of appearances as Watford slipped out of the top-flight towards the back end of the campaign.
However, despite refusing to confirm the results of the medical, Watford claim the deal is not yet dead.
Fresh speculation suggests Fulham are keen to renegotiate the deal in light of concerns over the striker's long-term fitness.
"Watford can confirm that the proposed transfer of Marlon King to Fulham remains ongoing," read a club statement.
The Hornets management are currently awaiting further instructions from the Craven Cottage club as to the progress of the transfer, after King was allowed to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms following agreement on a £5million fee."
Meanwhile, the Cottagers have been linked with a £3million move for Werder Bremen's Denmark international defender Leon Andreasen.
Watford insist Marlon King's proposed move to Fulham remains on, despite speculation suggesting the striker has failed a medical at Craven Cottage.
The two clubs agreed a £5million fee for the Hornets' 11-goal top scorer on Thursday evening, but King has yet to complete his move to the Cottagers.
MARLON KING
King missed six months of last season with knee ligament damage and managed only a handful of appearances as Watford slipped out of the top-flight towards the back end of the campaign.
However, despite refusing to confirm the results of the medical, Watford claim the deal is not yet dead.
Fresh speculation suggests Fulham are keen to renegotiate the deal in light of concerns over the striker's long-term fitness.
"Watford can confirm that the proposed transfer of Marlon King to Fulham remains ongoing," read a club statement.
The Hornets management are currently awaiting further instructions from the Craven Cottage club as to the progress of the transfer, after King was allowed to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms following agreement on a £5million fee."
Meanwhile, the Cottagers have been linked with a £3million move for Werder Bremen's Denmark international defender Leon Andreasen.
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